The Hamptons house made famous by 'shrinkage' is for sale
This home was the setting for one of the most memorable 'Seinfeld' episodes. Here's a hint: George was in the pool.
A piece of pop culture is on the market.
Among Seinfeld aficionados, "The Hamptons," is regularly listed as one of the top five episodes of the iconic series. This episode sees perennial underdog George Costanza suffering a series of misfortunes when the gang travel to the Hamptons to see a baby they all consider singularly ugly.
Most memorable is George's vociferous attempt to explain a rather unfortunate anatomical situation: "I WAS IN THE POOL!"
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The Hamptons beach house featured in the episode is for sale through Corcoran for NZ$12 million.
George is seen naked by Jerry's girlfriend Rachel to whom he tries in vain to explain that, having just gotten out of cold water, he is a victim of "shrinkage".
The 4-bedroom Amagansett estate has a lot to love — including 376 square metres of living space and sweeping oceanfront views. Broker Jackie Dunphy says, "The creature comfort is that you can roll out of bed and just walk into the ocean. It has the lovely feel of the old Hamptons."
But let's face it: what really makes the house special is that it is the very spot where the term "shrinkage" was introduced into modern day vernacular. And yes, the pool that was the cause of George's unfortunate condition is part of the property.
The episode has been credited with giving new meaning to the word 'shrinkage'. The word was later used in a Budweiser beer Superbowl commercial, a testament to the show's influence.
- Stuff
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